Oldonyo Laro - Kenya
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Oldonyo Laro - Kenya
Situé dans le sanctuaire sauvage de Nguruman, Oldonyo Laro est une résidence privée exclusive où des safaris originaux, exclusifs et uniques peuvent être expérimentés. Avec des vues plongeantes vers de la grande Vallée du Rift et de la forêt de Nguruman, Oldonyo Laro est construit selon le modèle traditionnel des demeures privées de safari. Cette réserve et le lodge ne se partagent pas et se louent dans son intégralité, avec huit chambres aux murs de pierres abrités par un luxueux toit de chaume, surélevées par une plate-forme pour plus de sécurité. Les hôtes sont libres de concevoir leur propre itinéraire personnel, avec deux hélicoptères privés et un avion de Cessna à leur disposition durant tout leur séjour pour des excursions vers les parcs nationaux, à travers les 65'000 acres de la réserve privée ou pour une journée à la plage. Un camp mobile de luxe est disponible pour de plus longs safaris au cœur de la nature. Une réserve privée, réservée uniquement aux hôtes exclusifs, de 20 fois le canton de Genève ! www.ailes.ch Oldonyo Lara est pratiquement un « pays » et, à notre connaissance, aucun Oldonyo Laro was created as a family home, initially inspired by the late autre endroit sur terre ne peut être comparé… Pour cette raison, nous avons architect Arne Hasselqvist, the builder of many of the most beautiful homes volontairement gardé la description en anglais, afin de ne pas dénaturer le on the island of Mustique in the Caribbean. The entire interior has been texte et les explications. exquisitely designed and decorated. A stay at Oldonyo Laro is an Nous nous tenons volontiers à votre disposition pour discuter, ensemble, de ce magnifique lodge au cœur de l’Afrique. experience of luxury, found in this totally isolated and remote paradise. With sweeping views of the Great Rift Valley and the Nguruman forest behind, Oldonyo Laro is built in traditional safari style. The rooms have canvas walls under thatch on safely raised platforms. It has been designed with privacy very much in mind, each cabin nestled amongst the trees. It is Oldonyo Laro one of those rare places that exudes peace, where the comforts of modern living do not detract from the harmony of being a part of the natural world Oldonyo Laro is part of the Ngurumao Sanctuary which lies in a vast unfenced ecosystem of rich biodiversity and dramatic scenery. The ecosystem en compasses the salt lakes of Natron and Magadi, sole nesting grounds of East Africa's three million Lesser Flamingos and is buttressed by the western wall of the Rift Valley. Here the land rises up to lush hardwood forests, home to a member of the 150 million year old Cycad family, a rare survivor of the dinosaur era. Along the Rift Valley floor, cutting gorges one has come so far to enjoy. Wildlife is free to roam and often one hears zebra, buffalo and impala running through, or the distant cough of a leopard and a local troop of baboons raising the alarm. Life there takes on a pace and rhythm of your own choosing, casual, relaxed, far removed from the stress of civilization. This is understated elegance at its finest, secure in the knowledge that the only guests are the ones you have invited. through the lava and fed by the clear streams of the escarpment, flows the Uaso Nyiro Rivel. It is this water that supports the area's still impressive wildlife numbers and the communities that live precariously among them. What makes Oldonyo Laro particularly special are the skills and people behind the operation. The team is uniquely positioned to arrange an exceptional African experience, ideal for those in search of complete privacy. www.ailes.ch This is a place where one can choose a book from the extensive library, Further a field, Oldonyo Laro has its own authentic private canvas unit, and have the time to read it, enjoy a range of beauty treatments or a which can be placed, depending on the seasons and your interests. It massage al the spa, swim in the pool or languish in a long conversation allows guests to avoid the crowds, picking secluded often hard to reach filled lunch soaking up the view. areas, and experience Africa with a purity that many believe is no longer For many guests, Oldonyo Laro has become a haven between adventures, possible. a place where one unpacks and settles in, regroup and recharge before The Nguruman escarpment, with its forests and waterfall, is in many ways heading off on the next adventure. Whilst Oldonyo Laro has to be the the heart and lungs of the area and has been fiercely protected for the last ultimate private hideaway, it is also the perfect base from which to explore 20 years. This has resulted in the preservation of one of the most pristine the incredible landscapes, wildlife and cultures that this region has to offer. habitats to be found anywhere in East Africa. Its continued survival is Using one of the on site aircraft or the helicopters, choice becomes as varied as the region itself, limited only by one's own appetite for discovery. Many are an easy day trip, whether it be fishing for Rainbow trout in the essential to the communities and wildlife that rely upon il. With increasing population, horticulture and livestock pressure, the surrounding area, like many others, is under threat. crystal clear tarns of Mt Kenya, overlooking its glaciers and rugged peaks, Nguruman's 65,000 acres of pristine wilderness is perched on the or riding on horse back on the plains below Mt Kilimanjaro. Escarpment, its wildlife and privacy protected by a 90 man ranger force. For the more active, Laro is certainly not short of things to do. This is some of East Africa's most exciting hiking county, from short gentle walks to serious hikes, or abseiling into one of the many gorges, maybe a night out on Stunning views across waterfalls, forests and the Great Rift Valley make Oldonyo Laro a wonderful base from which to explore the magic destinations of East Africa. patrol with the wildlife Rangers, or sleeping under a mosquito net on the endless salt flats of Natron, where the stars are more numerous than one can imagine. www.ailes.ch www.ailes.ch www.ailes.ch www.ailes.ch www.ailes.ch www.ailes.ch www.ailes.ch www.ailes.ch www.ailes.ch www.ailes.ch www.ailes.ch www.ailes.ch www.ailes.ch www.ailes.ch www.ailes.ch www.ailes.ch www.ailes.ch Asie du Sud Est Thaïlande – Indonésie – Chine – Myanmar – Laos – Cambodge – Vietnam Malaisie – Singapour – Philippines – Corées du sud & Nord – Mongolie – Japon Agent officiel « Afrique » Océan Indien & Subcontinent Indien Île Maurice – Seychelles – Madagascar – Îles Maldives Inde – Sri Lanka – Bhoutan – Népal Australie & Océan Pacifique Australie – Nouvelle Zélande – Îles Fidji – Polynésie française Moyen-Orient Emirats Arabes Unis – Oman – Qatar – Bahreïn – Iran – Yémen – Liban – Syrie Afrique Afrique du sud – Botswana – Namibie – Zambie – Zimbabwe – Mozambique Malawi – Kenya – Tanzanie – Ouganda – Rwanda – Ethiopie – Egypte - Maroc Amérique Latine & îles des Caraïbes Mexique – Pérou – Costa Rica – Equateur – Belize – Guatemala – Chili – Bolivie Argentine – Brésil – Caraïbes – Grandes & Petites Antilles - Cuba Ailes Remparts 2 / 1470 Estavayer / Suisse Tel. +41 22 548 1541 / [email protected] / www.ailes.ch